Empire

King of the Road

Named after an epic road ride, the Empire is the do-it-all road bike that you will actually like to ride (Oh, and get you there faster than anyone else).

Summiting the 19,341 feet of Mt. Kilimanjaro is hard enough and doing it by bike is something few have ever accomplished. The Iron Cowboy took the Solitude and himself to the limits. Every Fezzari is tested in real world conditions to make sure you get the best ride possible.

Technology

We broke the mold

Strength

Strength through technology. By using Monoform™ construction – a true 1-piece mold – there is no bonding, no dead spots, and no frame alignment issues. The Empire passed XC mountain bike testing (most road bikes don’t).

Beauty

Beautiful on the inside and out. CleanCast™ manufacturing means more consistent carbon walls (no joints, no creases, no excess resin, no wasted material).

Simplicity

By simplifying the standard manufacturing process by 4 steps, we reduced potential errors. No pre-bond machining (there is no bond), no bonding (it’s one piece), no bond curing (again, no bonds), and no secondary alignments (frames that are bonded need another alignment). This means better frame strength and consistency.

Cornering / Sprinting

It feels like it’s on rails. With 12mm thru axles and MonoForm™ construction that eliminates dead spots, it’s not power to the pedal. It’s power to the pavement.

Climbing

With frame weights starting at 815 grams, it’s a lightweight. Even the fork weighs in at 392 grams, lighter than some of the premier aftermarket forks. But make no mistake, it packs a punch.

Comfort

Expand your comfort zone

Damping

Because of MonoForm™ construction, vertical flexing top tubes, and 27.2mm seat posts, high speed road vibration is significantly reduced, making it one of most comfortable road bikes you’ll ride.

Design

The frame is engineered for comfort. Example: the seat stay intersects at a lower point on the seat tube allowing for better vibration dampening. Also, the MonoForm™ frame construction eliminates the dead spot in the seat stay that increases the frequency vibration.

Tires

With tire clearance up to 32c and all builds coming stock with tubeless ready wheels, you can personalize your comfort zone.

Features

Details that make a difference

Internal

Fully internal cable routing options (even no visible cables from the bars to the frame) clean up the cockpit. The intuitive routing means easy maintenance and capability for all cable systems.

Braking

The frame is tuned specifically for the unique forces of disc brakes. And, notably, it passed the higher mountain bike brake testing standards.

Adaptability

Tires up to 32c, which means more comfortable rides on all road conditions, and up to 3 cages in the front triangle for more hydration or your tool kit.

Reviews

"A new frame molding technique that creates strong, lightweight frames at a seriously enticing price point. It's not just lighter, it’s stronger, too. Cross-country-mountain-bike-impact-standards-passing stronger... You’re able to talk to a real person when ordering to make sure everything is exactly how you want it."

"Molding the frame as a single piece cuts down on manufacturing, which helps reduce cost, drops weight, and even increases the frame stiffness."

"Hottest New Bike. The Empire had the vibration damping of an endurance road bike, but it felt more responsive under hard pedaling (the short 410mm chainstays probably contribute to the acceleration). Thoughtful details like full internal cable routing and 32mm tire clearance make the Empire a legit contender going into 2020."

"It’s an impressive package. The MonoForm method not only saves material, which saves weight, but it makes it easier for them to tune the ride feel."

"Fezzari has always provided a huge overall value. Industry curmudgeons are being won over. Now, the brand is taking aim at the ideal road bike for the masses — the all-new Fezzari Empire SL.

Using MonoForm construction, the Empire SL’s carbon layup is done in one fell swoop as a single mold... It results in a consistent layup with the cleanest carbon compaction I’ve seen. With that optimization, the ride quality is said to be superb and the frame weight is an astounding 815 grams (56cm). That’s bonkers light for a disc-brake frame that’s built to exceed XC mountain bike testing standards."

The Process

Start with a blank slate

We started with a blank slate to design the fastest, most comfortable, lightweight carbon fiber road bike we've ever made.

Full-Scale Prototype

To speed up the development process we create a full-scale 3D printed frame to check things that are hard to verify with a computer model.

Check Every Detail

The Empire had to meet our strict testing standards. We test at 130% of industry standard and perform 4 additional tests that are not required. After all, every Fezzari is backed with a lifetime warranty.

Real-World Testing

Before a bike can goes into full production we create a full carbon prototype to make sure every detail is dialed.

Nimble & Responsive

The geometry of the Empire was designed to be able to handle anything you throw at it, whether that's steep mountain climbs, curvy canyon descents, or the finish line sprint.

Unparalleled Ride Quality

With room for tires up to 32mm wide and frame features such as dropped seatstays and a sloping top tube, the Empire will be one of the most comfortable road bikes you own.

Full Internal Cable Housing

With fully internal cable routing from the shifters to the brakes (optional), the Empire comes loaded with style. Look carefully - there are no cables. Everything is internal.

Bike Strengths compare the different Fezzari models to help you make the best bike buying choice.

Bike Strengths compare the different Fezzari models to help you make the best bike buying choice.

Bike Strengths compare the different Fezzari models to help you make the best bike buying choice.

Bike Strengths compare the different Fezzari models to help you make the best bike buying choice.

Bike Strengths compare the different Fezzari models to help you make the best bike buying choice.

Bike Strengths compare the different Fezzari models to help you make the best bike buying choice.

Bike Strengths compare the different Fezzari models to help you make the best bike buying choice.

Bike Strengths compare the different Fezzari models to help you make the best bike buying choice.

Frameset

Frame

Fezzari CRD18-SL, MonoForm Carbon

Fezzari CRD18-SL, MonoForm Carbon

Fezzari CRD18-SL, MonoForm Carbon

Fezzari CRD18-SL, MonoForm Carbon

Fezzari CRD18-SL, MonoForm Carbon

Fezzari CRD18-SL, MonoForm Carbon

Fezzari CRD18-SL, MonoForm Carbon

Fork

Fezzari FRD18-SL

Fezzari FRD18-SL

Fezzari FRD18-SL

Fezzari FRD18-SL

Fezzari FRD18-SL

Fezzari FRD18-SL

Rear Shock

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Sizes

XS, S, M, L, XL

S, M, L, XL

S, M, L, XL

S, M, L, XL

S, M, L, XL

S, M, L, XL

S, M, L, XL

Headset

FSA ACR integrated 1.5/1.5"

FSA ACR integrated 1.5/1.5"

FSA ACR integrated 1.5/1.5"

FSA ACR NS 1.5"/1.5"

FSA ACR NS 1.5"/1.5"

FSA ACR NS 1.5"/1.5"

FSA ACR NS 1.5"/1.5"

Drivetrain

Shifters

SRAM Red eTAP AXS 2x12, Wireless

SRAM Force eTAP AXS

SRAM Force eTAP AXS

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shimano 105

Shimano Tiagra

Front Derailleur

SRAM Red eTAP AXS, Braze-on

SRAM Force eTAP AXS

SRAM Force eTAP AXS

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shimano 105

Shimano Tiagra

Rear Derailleur

SRAM Red ETAP AXS

SRAM Force eTAP AXS

SRAM Force eTAP AXS

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shimano 105

Shimano Tiagra

Cassette

SRAM RED XG-1290, 10-33t 12-spd

SRAM Force eTAP AXS

SRAM Force eTAP AXS

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shimano 105 11/34T

Shimano Tiagra 11/34T

Crank

SRAM Red AXS Carbon, DUB

SRAM Force AXS Carbon, DUB

SRAM Force AXS Carbon, DUB

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shimano 105

FSA Vero Pro

Chainrings

SRAM RED AXS 46/33T

SRAM Force AXS 46/33

SRAM Force AXS 46/33

Shimano Ultegra R8000 50/34T

Shimano Ultegra R8000 50/34T

Shimano 105 50/34T

FSA Vero Pro 48/32T

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BB86

SRAM BUD BB86

SRAM BUD BB86

Shimano BB86

Shimano BB86

Shimano BB86

FSA BB86

Chain

SRAM RED AXS 12-spd

SRAM Force AXS

SRAM Force AXS

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Shimano 105

KMC X10 NP/GY, 10 speed

Cockpit

Handlebars

FSA K-force Carbon ACR

FSA Energy ACR Integrated

FSA Energy ACR Integrated

Fezzari Road Compact Alloy

Fezzari Road Compact Alloy

Fezzari Road Compact Alloy

Fezzari Road Compact Alloy

Stem

FSA ACR Alloy

FSA ACR Alloy

FSA ACR Alloy

Fezzari

Fezzari

Fezzari

Fezzari

Tape/Grips

Lizard Skins DSP 2.5

Fezzari Cork

Fezzari Cork

Fezzari Cork

Fezzari Cork

Fezzari Cork

Fezzari Cork

Saddle

Ergon SR Pro Carbon

Fabric Scoop Shallow

Fabric Scoop Shallow

Fabric Scoop Shallow

Fabric Scoop Shallow

Fabric Scoop Shallow

Fabric Scoop Shallow

Seat Post

FSA K-force Carbon 27.2mm diameter dual bolt

Fezzari Carbon Dual Bolt, 27.2

Fezzari Carbon Dual Bolt, 27.2

Fezzari Carbon Dual Bolt, 27.2

Fezzari Carbon Dual Bolt, 27.2

Fezzari Carbon Dual Bolt, 27.2

Fezzari Carbon Dual Bolt, 27.2

Pedals

Available Separately

Available Separately

Available Separately

Available Separately

Available Separately

Available Separately

Available Separately

Wheels

Rims

Zipp 303NSW Carbon

Reynolds AR41x carbon wheels

DT Swiss E1600

Reynolds AR41x Carbon Wheels

DT Swiss E1800

DT Swiss E1800

Alex ATD5 alloy 28 hole

Hubs

Cognition Disc Center-lock

Reynolds Hubs, Providing 10° Of Engagement

DT Swiss E1600

Reynolds, 10 degrees of engagement

DT Swiss E1800

DT Swiss E1800

Bear Pawls Road Disc

Spokes

Sapim CX-Ray / J-bend

Sapim Cx-sprint Bladed Spokes With Lightweight Alloy Nipples

DT Swiss E1600

Sapim Cx-sprint Bladed Spokes With Lightweight Alloy Nipples

DT Swiss E1800

DT Swiss E1800

2.0mm (14g) stainless

Tires

Schwalbe Pro One 28c Tubeless

Maxxis High Road 28c Tubeless Ready

Maxxis High Road 28c Tubeless Ready

Maxxis High Road 28c Tubeless Ready

Maxxis High Road 28c Tubeless Ready

Maxxis High Road 28c Tubeless Ready

Maxxis High Road 28c Tubeless Ready

Tubes

700x28c Presta Valve

700x28 Presta Valve (Tubeless setup available at Checkout)

700x28 Presta Valve (Tubeless setup available at Checkout)

700x28 Presta Valve (Tubeless setup available at Checkout)

700x28 Presta Valve (Tubeless setup available at Checkout)

700x28 Presta Valve (Tubeless setup available at Checkout)

700x28 Presta Valve (Tubeless setup available at Checkout)

Brakes

Brakes

SRAM Red AXS HRD Hydraulic Disc Rotors: SRAM Centerline XR 160/160mm

SRAM Force HRD Hydraulic Disc, Rotors: Centerline 160mm/160mm

SRAM Force HRD Hydraulic Disc, Rotors: Centerline 160mm/160mm

Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Road Disc, Rotors: 160mm/160mm

Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Road Disc, Rotors: 160mm/160mm

Shimano 105 Hydraulic Road Disc, Rotors: 160mm/160mm

Tektro MD-C550 Mechanical Road Disc, Rotors: 160mm/160mm

Brake Levers

SRAM Red AXS HRD Carbon

SRAM Forc HRD AXS

SRAM Forc HRD AXS

Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Road Disc

Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Road Disc

Shimano 105 Hydraulic Road Disc

Shimano Tiagra

Extras

Extras

Support

How many water bottle cages will it hold?

The Signal Peak will hold 2 cages inside the front triangle on every frame size.

What type of maintenance is required on the frame?

We believe in simplicity. That's why we designed the Signal Peak for minimal maintenance. All bearings are sealed. All bearings are replaceable. Dirt can get between the bearings and the bolts, so occasionally we recommend it be cleaned. Also, as with any suspension frame, we recommend that you check the tightness of the bolts on your frame. Check the bolt for the recommended torque setting.

Are the cables routed underneath the bottom bracket?

No. We routed them on the top side of the downtube, minimizing cable movement, wear, and potential damage.

Does the Signal Peak have cable slap on the internally routed cables that is common on other bikes?